Use signed numbers to solve each problem. DIETING After giving a patient a physical ex...

Use signed numbers to solve each problem.

DIETING After giving a patient a physical exam, a physician felt that the patient should begin a diet. The two options that were discussed are shown in the following table.

a. Find the expected weight loss from Plan 1. Express the answer as a signed number.

b. Find the expected weight loss from Plan 2. Express the answer as a signed number.

c. With which plan should the patient expect to lose more weight? Explain why the patient might not choose it.